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Culver City, CA, June 11th, 2004- MTV hosted its 13th annual Movie Awards – the end-all, be-all destination for fans of the world’s biggest movie, TV, and music stars. The newest star at the event was not actually on the red carpet but above it. HI-POD, the Xtreme Camera Monopod, was used to videotape the celebrity red-carpet arrivals. Towering at its full extension of 15 feet high, the HI-POD grabbed amazing arrival footage, even though it was positioned in back of the pool of press photographers.

On June 7, 2004, well-wishers gathered outside the Kingsley & Gates mortuary for the family memorial service of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The Press was on hand, and so was the HI-POD.

Santa Monica , CA, June 6th, 2004- Outside the Kingsley & Gates mortuary the Press and well-wishers gathered to capture a glimpse of the Reagan family and the Reagan casket. Towering above the street lights, the HI-POD captured still photos and crane-like video shots of the historic moment. As the motorcade approached the tutor-styled funeral home, the HI-POD captured powerful stills of the arrival.

We used a still camera mounted on the HI-POD to capture this eye-level shot of Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson.

Those using the Hi-POD towered above the rest of the press at the American Idol finale, May 26, 2004.

Las Vegas , NV , April 19th, 2004- HI-POD attended the world’s largest annual gathering of media professionals, the NAB show in Las Vegas. In attendance representing HI-POD was CEO Enrique Morales, “The HI-POD guys” Billy Barrera, Hector Murga and Josh Daneshgar. In addition, Cinzia the ‘HI-POD Girl’ herself was on hand to show off the HI-POD and wow the crowd.

The 2004 Vegas show drew nearly 98,000 attendees from over 130 countries. NAB is the showcase for the latest and greatest in technology for the television, radio, film and telecommunications industries.

HI-POD was on hand for NAB’s spring show in Las Vegas at the Los Vegas Convention Center from April 19th- 22nd, 2004.

CEO Rick Morales was there to show off the HI-POD’s towering abilities, along with “The HI-POD Guys” Billy Barrera, Hector Murga and Josh Daneshgar. HI-POD’s very own supermodel Cinzia wowed the crowd and showed off the HI-POD’s extreme style!

The HI-POD crew gave many hands-on demonstrations, providing attendees with a first hand look at the Extreme Monopod system’s many uses and features. Thanks to everyone who checked us out!

We extend a very special thanks to everyone we were with at NAB from Samy’s Camera, B&H Photo/Video, RF Central and Barbizon Lighting.